HR is like the “internal affairs” of a police department. It serves as damage control for the department and tries to get the underlings to shut up. Oh, no conflict of interest there! Don’t like what the cops are doing? Complain to someone in THE SAME BUILDING BEING PAID OUT OF THE SAME POT where everyone knows everyone. You really think you’re getting justice? Ever wonder why managers encourage disgruntled employees to go to HR? You think it’s to get the manager in trouble? Pure ignorance!